Thursday, April 17, 2008

Announcement

A dear friend who often chided me for being down about trying for "only 2 years," and who was married 4 years after we were, just had a baby girl. What a horrible/wonderful swarm of love, envy, good will and bitterness these things are.

7 comments:

Kathy V said...

Isn't that the truth. You want to be sad and happy at the same time. Joyous and angry. It can be so frustrating. Hang in there!

AwkwardMoments said...

Oh - just a knife in the gut twisted in a little deeper. I am sorry and thinking of you

Kara said...

Good and bad all at once, confusing isn't it.

I struggled (that is relly putting it lightly) when others around me got pregnant, had showers, gave birth and had birthday parties for little ones.

It's a toughie, we'll be rewarded someday - don't give up. Hang in there!

Malloryn said...

I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. It is so difficult to deal with those conflicting emotions. I don't think most people intend to be hurtful but it's tough to hear that kind of "advice" from a friend.

Karen said...

Ugh. Fertile friends are tough. Ignorant fertile friends are the worst.

Bea said...

Chiding. Why must people chide?

Bea

Barb said...

Thanks so much ladies. It means a lot. And Bea - I'm with ya. Hate the chiding. Though I know I've probably done it too.